Grand Prix 5000 S TR - Tubeless Road Bike Tire | Fast, Light, Durable - BlackChili, Vectran Breaker, LazerGrip, Active Comfort Technology

I went tubeless almost a year ago and I love these tires in 700x28C Black Chili.I was a little reluctant to go tubeless after hearing horror stories from others BUT I've had great success with these tires. DT Swiss tape, Stan's sealant, Muc-Off valve stems, and these tires all made for an easy conversion for me. I'm technical but I'm not a bike shop mechanic....all learned from YouTube videos on setting up tubeless.I'm unsure why some people have complained about installing these onto their wheels and getting them to seal but it's been pretty easy for me on Hunt, DT Swiss, Bontrager Aeolus Pro, and a set of Roval wheels also. It did take some extra effort on the Aeolus and by that I actually had to use levers to get both ledges to go over the rim but all went on within a minute of starting. Re-fitting these tires when used onto the wheels can be a chore to seal if you don't have an air compressor or charge pump due to them being stretched a little. But a simple air compressor line will get it to snap on pretty easily.The grip is phenomenal and the speed is right up there with all the race tires. Flat protection is decent and often self seals on small punctures and plugs work well with the compound + sealant. I had one tire I had to retire early but the slash was almost a half inch across the middle of the tread so i chalk that up to a hard failure for any road bike tire. Overall, the tire wear is satisfactory for my use with the grip it offers (I get about 3500 miles full life of a rear tire and get about 2 -3 fronts per rear); I'm a Clydesdale on a Madone that does a fair amount of climbing steep grades (5k miles and 195k feet ascending in 2023) and sprints with fellows riders in the clubs.All in all, I've recommended these tires to friends and have converted wheels for them from tubeless and have also suggested changes for those on tubeless already. Those that have tried Pirelli and Schwalbe like these tires just as much or more. Vittoria riders are usually the loyalists so I don't have a comparison 2nd hand from the club. There's a reason most of us run GP5K and I always recommend these to people that ask.

I was so glad that the 650b-32, tubeless tire fit on my Fulcrum 900 rims easily. Rolled them on easily with a little soapy water. Able to seat the bead with a standard floor pump without any sealant. A super easy installation for me. I just happened to get a good mating between this tire and my rim. I wish everyone had the same experience.The tire surface is not too spongy. It is a much harder surface than the gatorskins that I have always used, which would collect bits of glass into the rubber. The 5000 have not collected any pieces of glass or bits of stuff. The sidewalls are quite stiff. Even underinflated the tire maintains its form for me. I do have to top off the air to the right pressure more frequently so there does appear to be some seepage. I need to look at this one day, but it is so subtle that it is not really an issue at this point.Grip and wet weather handling is fine. A more cushiony ride, but probably more attributable to using a slightly wider tire and a lower air pressure with the tubeless tire than I am used to with a tube. I am not so competitive with my riding so I will leave it to others to critique from more of a critical viewpoint.One grip. I ordered the all-black version and received the golden-colored tire. During the process of trying to get it replaced, it was discovered that the all-black version does not exist for the specific size I was purchasing. The website was incorrect. The Seller was sorry for the mistake, glad to become aware of an issue, and was going to correct immediately. I doubt too many others have an issue like this.

A bit pricey, but a good tire, and (relatively speaking) a cheap upgrade. You can run cheaper tires, but tires are important to how your bike feels and performs and spending a little more on a better tire makes sense. I've been running these for a while and they definitely feel nice and roll nice, especially when new. They don't do quite as well in colder temperatures, but I do ride on them even into the 40s and they're "fine", but they do feel like they have a bit less grip in those conditions. I've not had many puncture problems: two in >8000 miles, which sealant handled. One I think I added an inside patch to at my convenience, the other I don't think I even bothered.How much mileage you'll get out of set is dependent on a wide number of variables, so your experience might be different than mine. My last two sets I got about 4000 and 3000 miles out of, rotating them between front and back at some point during their life. My current set has about 1600 miles on them and the tire wear indicator on the rear is definitely getting close to "gone" while the front still seems to have a good bit of life left. But I've decided the hassle of rotating isn't worth it so will ride the rear until it's done then replace it. I suspect that might not be much more than 500 miles. The front I wouldn't be surprised to see get another 1600 or more.If you want a tire with better puncture resistance or is faster for racing, you can find them. But as an all-round tire that rolls relatively fast and seems to have adequate puncture protection, this is a good option.

First set of tubeless on my road bike. As good as the tube version. Mounted them myself with no real problems. Have 500 miles on them - smooth rolling at 73/75 psi on hooked rims, but still responsive and quick feeling. No flats yet. Typically good Conti quality, appear to be better wearing than tubed versions. Very happy with them

I debated buying these for weeks. I looked at the usual suspects, Pirelli, Goodyear, Schwalbe, and decided there must be a reason so many people swear by these tires. Also, I was worried these would be hard to mount and setup for Tubeless. They were not. They definitely required the tire levers to put on the rims, but once mounted they locked in using my small compressor to seat. Without a doubt these are faster than my stock R3 Bontrager tires. They do loose a bit of air overnight and I need to top off before I go out each couple of days.

One of the best tires out there. Not massively heavy for the width. I even in 32

The best tires I ever had. I hope they will never stop production!

I've used these tires (28mm) for my road bike. I ride tubeless on primarily paved roads. On my last set, I was starting to get a lot of punctures as I was nearing the end of the tube's life. I could still see the wear indicators, but it was getting close to its end of life. I'll probably go through two sets of rear tires before I need to replace my front tires. I don't ride on wet conditions much, but the few times I have ridden on wet roads, the traction has been very good. Also, I've found that the tires are easier to mount onto my wheels...not sure if the tires are more pliable/larger dimensionally, or if my technique has improved.

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Bardzo dobra opona ,ale niestety ma boczne ( znaczne ) bicie .

I have been using Continental tyres for over 10 years now, there is no other choice as far as i am concerned when replacing tyres.Whilst i will always use what comes on the bike first, once they are due for renewal, on go the Contis.Have gone up a size as i am not getting any younger and these are an improvement from the 25s i normally use, much more comfy to ride on.Good fit, great grip, hardly get any punctures; tyre quality is always second to none and are great value for money over the life of the tyre.

Provati diversi, da tempo sono la mia scelta fissa. Controllo assoluto, aderenza incredibile, durata notevole (tubeless), indispensabile per scansare buche e portiere all’ultimo istante…

Continental tubeless ready. De calidad